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This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/18.htm">New King James Version</a> And I will bring a morsel of bread, that you may refresh your hearts. After that you may pass by, inasmuch as you have come to your servant.” They said, “Do as you have said.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and I will bring a piece of bread, so that you may refresh yourselves; after that you may go on, since you have visited your servant.” And they said, “So do as you have said.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> and I will bring a piece of bread, that you may refresh yourselves; after that you may go on, since you have visited your servant.&#8221 And they said, &#8220So do, as you have said.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and I will bring a piece of bread, that you may refresh yourselves; after that you may go on, since you have visited your servant.” And they said, “So do, as you have said.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and let me bring a piece of bread, that you may refresh your hearts; after that you may pass on, since in such a manner you have passed by your servant.” And they said, “So you shall do, as you have said.” <a href="/amp/genesis/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And I will bring a piece of bread to refresh and sustain you; after that you may go on, since you have come to your servant.” And they replied, “Do as you have said.” <a href="/csb/genesis/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I will bring a bit of bread so that you may strengthen yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. Later, you can continue on.” “Yes,” they replied, “do as you have said.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I will bring a bit of bread so that you may strengthen yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant&#8217s way. Later, you can continue on."&#8221 Yes,&#8221 they replied, &#8220do as you have said.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> and I will fetch a morsel of bread, and strengthen ye your heart; after that ye shall pass on: forasmuch as ye are come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said. <a href="/cev/genesis/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Let me get you some food to give you strength before you leave. I would be honored to serve you." "Thank you very much," they answered. "We accept your offer." <a href="/erv/genesis/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> and I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your heart; after that ye shall pass on: forasmuch as ye are come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said. <a href="/gwt/genesis/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Let me bring some bread so that you can regain your strength. After that you can leave, since this is why you stopped by to visit me." They answered, "That's fine. Do as you say." <a href="/gnt/genesis/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> I will also bring a bit of food; it will give you strength to continue your journey. You have honored me by coming to my home, so let me serve you." They replied, "Thank you; we accept." <a href="/isv/genesis/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> I'll bring some food for you, and after that you may continue your journey, since you have come to visit your servant." So they replied, "Okay! Do what you've proposed." <a href="/msb/genesis/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant?s way. After that, you may continue on your way.? ?Yes,? they replied, ?you may do as you have said.? <a href="/net/genesis/18.htm">NET Bible</a> And let me get a bit of food so that you may refresh yourselves since you have passed by your servant's home. After that you may be on your way." "All right," they replied, "you may do as you say." <a href="/nheb/genesis/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I will get a bit of food so you may refresh yourselves. After that you may go your way, now that you have come to your servant." They said, "Very well, do as you have said." <a href="/wbt/genesis/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I will bring a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that you shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said. <a href="/web/genesis/18.htm">World English Bible</a> I will get a piece of bread so you can refresh your heart. After that you may go your way, now that you have come to your servant.” They said, “Very well, do as you have said.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I bring a piece of bread, and support Your heart; afterward pass on, for therefore You have passed over to Your servant”; and they say, “So may you do as you have spoken.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I bring a piece of bread, and support ye your heart; afterwards pass on, for therefore have ye passed over unto your servant;' and they say, 'So mayest thou do as thou has spoken.' <a href="/slt/genesis/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I will take a bit of food, and strengthen your heart, afterwards ye shall pass away; for, for this ye passed over to your servant And they will say, Thou shalt do according to what thou saidst.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I will set a morsel of bread, and strengthen ye your heart, afterwards you shall pass on: for therefore are you come aside to your servant. And they said: Do as thou hast spoken. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I will set out a meal of bread, so that you may strengthen your heart; after this you will pass on. It is for this reason that you have turned aside to your servant.” And they said, “Do as you have spoken.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Now that you have come to your servant, let me bring you a little food, that you may refresh yourselves; and afterward you may go on your way.” “Very well,” they replied, “do as you have said.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Let me bring a little bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on—since you have come to your servant.” So they said, “Do as you have said.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And take a morsel of bread and sustain your hearts; after that you shall go on your way, since you have come to your servant. And they said, So do as you have said. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Abraham made haste and he ran to the tent to Sara and said, “Quickly knead three<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and stay ye your heart; after that ye shall pass on; forasmuch as ye are come to your servant.' And they said: 'So do, as thou hast said.' <a href="/sep/genesis/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I will bring bread, and ye shall eat, and after this ye shall depart on your journey, on account of which refreshment ye have turned aside to your servant. And he said, So do, as thou hast said. <a href="/parallel/genesis/18-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=3727" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/18.htm">The Three Visitors</a> …4Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. 5<a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: wə·’eq·ḥāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">And I will bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/6595.htm" title="6595: p̄aṯ- (N-fsc) -- Fragment, bit, morsel. From pathath; a bit.">a bit</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: le·ḥem (N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">of bread</a> <a href="/hebrew/5582.htm" title="5582: wə·sa·‘ă·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To support, sustain, stay. A primitive root; to suport.">so that you may refresh</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bə·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">yourselves.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">This is why</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ta·‘ă·ḇō·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">you have passed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·də·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">your servant’s way.</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥar (Adv) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">After that,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ă·ḇar·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">you may continue on your way.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">“Yes,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">they replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ta·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">“you may do</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·bar·tā (V-Piel-Perf-2ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">you have said.”</a> 6So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a> Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a> Show hospitality to one another without complaining. <a href="/luke/24-30.htm">Luke 24:30</a> While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a> And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a> and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. <a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a> Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? <a href="/1_corinthians/10-27.htm">1 Corinthians 10:27</a> If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience. <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Luke 10:38-42</a> As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ... <a href="/exodus/23-9.htm">Exodus 23:9</a> Do not oppress a foreign resident, since you yourselves know how it feels to be foreigners; for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. <a href="/leviticus/19-34.htm">Leviticus 19:34</a> You must treat the foreigner living among you as native-born and love him as yourself, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God. <a href="/deuteronomy/10-19.htm">Deuteronomy 10:19</a> So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt. <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8</a> One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. <a href="/judges/6-18.htm">Judges 6:18</a> Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. Let me bring my offering and set it before You.” And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort you your hearts; after that you shall pass on: for therefore are you come to your servant. And they said, So do, as you have said.And I.<a href="/judges/6-18.htm">Judges 6:18</a> Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again.<a href="/judges/13-15.htm">Judges 13:15</a> And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, I pray thee, let us detain thee, until we shall have made ready a kid for thee.<a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Matthew 6:11</a> Give us this day our daily bread.bread.comfort.<a href="/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5</a> And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way.<a href="/psalms/104-15.htm">Psalm 104:15</a> And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.<a href="/isaiah/3-1.htm">Isaiah 3:1</a> For, behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water,are ye come.<a href="/genesis/19-8.htm">Genesis 19:8</a> Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.<a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Genesis 33:10</a> And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/15-14.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/james/3-3.htm">Bit</a> <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/genesis/5-29.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Fetch</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-1.htm">Forasmuch</a> <a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/revelation/17-17.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/genesis/4-7.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-16.htm">Morsel</a> <a href="/genesis/15-17.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/genesis/15-10.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">Refresh</a> <a href="/genesis/18-3.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/6-4.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/genesis/13-6.htm">Support</a> <a href="/genesis/15-15.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">Visited</a> <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Way</a> <a href="/genesis/18-4.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/24-55.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/exodus/12-46.htm">Bit</a> <a href="/genesis/18-6.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/genesis/27-42.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/genesis/27-9.htm">Fetch</a> <a href="/genesis/19-8.htm">Forasmuch</a> <a href="/genesis/18-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/genesis/42-28.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/genesis/20-7.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/judges/19-5.htm">Morsel</a> <a href="/genesis/31-21.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/genesis/23-15.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/23-12.htm">Refresh</a> <a href="/genesis/18-7.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/31-6.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/genesis/36-7.htm">Support</a> <a href="/genesis/20-7.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Visited</a> <a href="/genesis/18-12.htm">Way</a> <a href="/genesis/22-5.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 18</div>1. <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">The Lord appears to Abraham, who entertains angels.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/18-9.htm">Sarah is reproved for laughing at the promise of a son.</a> 16. <a href="/genesis/18-16.htm">The destruction of Sodom is revealed to Abraham.</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/18-23.htm">Abraham makes intercession for its inhabitants.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Bread was a staple food, symbolizing sustenance and life. Abraham's offer reflects his generosity and respect for his guests, who are later revealed to be divine messengers. This act of hospitality is reminiscent of Jesus' feeding of the multitudes, where bread also plays a central role (<a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13-21</a>).so that you may refresh yourselves. The concept of refreshment here implies physical nourishment and rest, which were essential for travelers in the harsh desert environment. This phrase can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual refreshment, akin to Jesus' invitation in <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28</a>, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."This is why you have passed your servant’s way. Abraham acknowledges the providential nature of the encounter, seeing it as an opportunity to serve. This reflects a biblical theme where God orchestrates events for His purposes, as seen in Joseph's story in <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a>, where what was meant for evil, God used for good.After that, you may continue on your way.” This phrase indicates Abraham's respect for his guests' journey and mission. It underscores the transient nature of their visit, which parallels the transient nature of life and the Christian journey towards a heavenly home, as described in <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13-16</a>.“Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.” The guests' agreement signifies acceptance of Abraham's hospitality, which is a significant moment of divine-human interaction. This acceptance can be seen as a foreshadowing of God's acceptance of human offerings and worship, as long as they are given with a sincere heart, similar to the widow's offering in <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> The patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this passage, he demonstrates hospitality to three visitors. 2. <a href="/topical/t/three_visitors.htm">Three Visitors</a> These are often interpreted as angels or a theophany (a visible manifestation of God). They visit Abraham to deliver a message about the birth of Isaac. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mamre.htm">Mamre</a> The location where Abraham was residing, near Hebron. It is significant as a place where God appeared to Abraham. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sarah.htm">Sarah</a> Abraham's wife, who is inside the tent during this encounter. She later learns of the promise of a son. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_isaac.htm">The Promise of Isaac</a> This event is part of the larger account where God promises Abraham a son through Sarah, despite their old age.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_hospitality.htm">The Importance of Hospitality</a> Abraham's eagerness to serve his guests highlights the biblical value of hospitality. As believers, we are called to welcome and serve others, reflecting God's love. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> Abraham's actions are rooted in his faith in God's promises. We are encouraged to trust in God's timing and faithfulness, even when circumstances seem impossible. <a href="/topical/s/service_as_worship.htm">Service as Worship</a> Abraham's service to the visitors can be seen as an act of worship. Our daily acts of kindness and service can be offerings to God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_in_the_ordinary.htm">God's Presence in the Ordinary</a> The appearance of God in the form of visitors reminds us that God can be present in our everyday lives and interactions. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_god's_work.htm">Preparation for God's Work</a> Abraham's readiness to serve reflects a heart prepared for God's work. We should cultivate a readiness to respond to God's call in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 18</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_abraham's_life.htm">What are the key events in Abraham's life?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_abraham_host_the_lord_as_travelers.htm">How could Abraham host and feed three travelers identified as the Lord in human form (Genesis 18:1-5) without any hint of deception or strangeness?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_heal_on_the_sabbath.htm">If Jesus was sinless, why did He break the Sabbath by healing (John 5:18)?</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Comfort ye your hearts.--Heb., strengthen ye, the original meaning of comfort, a word formed from the Latin fortis = strong, brave. The heart in Hebrew is the sum total of all the powers, mental and bodily, of the whole man.After that ye shall pass on.--Coming at noon, the travellers after rest and refreshment would continue their journey. It is quite plain that Abraham still regarded them as passing wayfarers.Therefore . . . --Abraham thus suggests that his tent was pitched near to the route on purpose that he might exercise that hospitality which was and continues to be the sacred duty of an Arab sheik.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - And I will fetch a morsel of bread, - a modest description of what proved a sumptuous repast (vide Vers. 6, 8) - and comfort ye your hearts; - literally, strengthen or support them, i.e. by eating and drinking (<a href="/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5</a>; <a href="/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7</a>) - after that ye shall pass on: for therefore - כִּי־עַל־כֵּן introduces the ground of what has already been stated, something like quando quidem, forasmuch as (Ewald, 'Hebrews Synt.,' § 353), since, or because (Kalisch), and not = עַל־כֵּש־כִּי, for this cause that (Gesenius, 'Gram.,' § 155), or "because for this purpose" (Keil) - are ye come to (literally, have ye passed before) thy servant. The patriarch's meaning is not that they had come with the design of receiving his gifts (LXX., A.V.), but either that, unconsciously to them, God had ordered their journey so as to give him this opportunity (Calvin, Bush, Wordsworth, 'Speaker's Commentary,' Keil), or perhaps simply that since they had passed by his tent they should suffer him to accord them entertainment (Kalisch, Rosenmüller). And they said, So do, as thou but said. Therefore we must believe that Abraham washed the men's feet, and they did eat (Ver. 8). Here is a mystery (Wordsworth). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/18-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And I will bring וְאֶקְחָ֨ה (wə·’eq·ḥāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take a bit פַת־ (p̄aṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6595.htm">Strong's 6595: </a> Fragment, bit, morsel of bread לֶ֜חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> Food, bread, grain so that you may refresh וְסַעֲד֤וּ (wə·sa·‘ă·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5582.htm">Strong's 5582: </a> To support, sustain, stay yourselves. לִבְּכֶם֙ (lib·bə·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre This is why כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you have passed תַּעֲבֹ֔רוּ (ta·‘ă·ḇō·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on your servant’s way. עַבְדְּכֶ֑ם (‘aḇ·də·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant After that, אַחַ֣ר (’a·ḥar) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part you may continue on your way.” עֲבַרְתֶּ֖ם (‘ă·ḇar·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on “Yes,” כֵּ֥ן (kên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus they replied, וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “you may do תַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה (ta·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make as כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you have said.” דִּבַּֽרְתָּ׃ (dib·bar·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">OT Law: Genesis 18:5 I will get a morsel of bread (Gen. 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